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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Peru

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Peru - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.32 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.07 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Peru.

5.07 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Peru.

2.07 EUR
0.93 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.21 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 7.49 EUR (8.63 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Peru.

18.21 EUR
7.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.85 EUR (9.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Peru.

15.62 EUR
7.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.12 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70% lower in Peru.

15.12 EUR
4.53 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.88 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.83 EUR (5.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Peru.

13.88 EUR
4.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.79 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.64 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Peru.

2.79 EUR
1.42 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.11 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.13 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55% lower in Peru.

4.11 EUR
1.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.33 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Peru.

3.41 EUR
2.02 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.68 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.56 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Peru.

21.68 EUR
14.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72% lower in Peru.

2.46 EUR
0.69 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.71 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Peru.

3.71 EUR
1.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.5 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.23 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 57% lower in Peru.

14.50 EUR
6.23 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

1.08 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Peru.

3.38 EUR
0.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.62 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Peru.

4.62 EUR
0.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.7 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80% lower in Peru.

3.70 EUR
0.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Peru.

7.13 EUR
1.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.79 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 6.23 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 20% lower in Peru.

7.79 EUR
6.23 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83% lower in Peru.

5.42 EUR
0.92 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.77 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Peru.

2.17 EUR
0.67 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.43 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.76 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Peru.

4.53 EUR
2.39 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Peru.

2.43 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.94 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.23 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Peru.

6.94 EUR
1.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.68 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.62 EUR (4.17 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Peru.

8.68 EUR
3.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.41 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.83 EUR (5.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Peru.

10.41 EUR
4.83 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.77 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 24.15 EUR (27.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Peru.

86.77 EUR
24.15 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.69 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.62 EUR (4.17 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Peru.

21.69 EUR
3.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Peru.

1.91 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times less for fuel in the United States than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Peru.

0.82 EUR
0.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
0.95 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.59 times more for transportation in the United States than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.94 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 15.12 EUR (17.43 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Peru.

111.94 EUR
15.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Peru.

2.39 EUR
0.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.03 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 6.64 EUR (7.65 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Peru.

26.03 EUR
6.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.67 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Peru.

1.61 EUR
1.45 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Peru.

3.90 EUR
2.42 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Peru - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.62 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.04 EUR (6.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Peru.

15.62 EUR
6.04 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.26 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 33.34 EUR (38.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Peru.

85.26 EUR
33.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.97 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.81 EUR (13.61 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Peru.

32.97 EUR
11.81 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.8 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3298 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 457.47 EUR (527.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Peru.

3 298 EUR
457.47 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2065 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 306.49 EUR (353.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Peru.

2 065 EUR
306.49 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6156 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 854.72 EUR (985.02 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Peru.

6 156 EUR
854.72 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3564 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 598.21 EUR (689.41 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Peru.

3 564 EUR
598.21 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.41 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12389 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1855 EUR (2137.84 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85% lower in Peru.

12 389 EUR
1 855 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8048 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1334 EUR (1537.58 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Peru.

8 048 EUR
1 334 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.2 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5204 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 464.55 EUR (535.37 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 91.1% lower in Peru.

5 204 EUR
464.55 EUR

Hotels

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United States vs. Peru - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

90 EUR
49.9 EUR

Two stars

127 EUR
38.5 EUR

Three stars

169 EUR
71.7 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
168 EUR

Five stars

522 EUR
382 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels

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